SAT and ACT scores

University of Utah SAT and ACT scores

Salt Lake City, UT · public college · 26,827 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1190–1380Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing600–69025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math590–69025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%22–2925th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1257Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT82–99From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate86%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Utah reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for University of Utah?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Utah scored 1190 to 1380, with an average of 1257. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for University of Utah?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 22 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does University of Utah require the SAT or ACT?

University of Utah reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does University of Utah accept the CLT?

University of Utah is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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